Chateau DIY

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château De La Fare, Janet and Phillip are approaching the end of six months of hard work, rebuilding their incredible two-bedroom tower suite. Guests are due imminently, but there's still a secret door to build, furnishings to arrange, and two out of the five rooms to complete. Meanwhile, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the Hutson family are rushing to restore an ornate fountain that hasn't worked in decades. They're determined to have it flowing again before this year's guests arrive. And at Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have just the 60 shutters to renovate. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward's preparations are in full swing for their 400th wedding. With 80 guests, a wine tour, a three-course wedding breakfast and two ceremonies, this pair are going to be busy. At Château du Puits es Pratx, in the Occitanie region, Tim and Sasha are totally bamboozled as Tim tries to create a bespoke bench out of the abundance of bamboo that's grown in the grounds. And in Normandy, at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley continue the extensive renovations of their guest suite. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the beautiful Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim and Sasha are preparing for this year's wedding season and want to create a stunning stump garden for guests to enjoy on their big day. Meanwhile, new chateau owners Debbie and Dave are excited to move into their new home, but they make an unexpected discovery. And in the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are up against it as they try to complete their dream kitchen and cook their first family meal in their home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cézérac, in the Lot-et-Garonne region, Jon and Carmen are eager to turn a smoke-damaged room in the 'Pirate's Wing' into a new bedroom. The space requires a total overhaul, and Jon needs to get to grips with centuries-old, mismatched building work. Meanwhile, at the beautiful Château de Lalande, preparations are underway for Stephanie and Philip's magnificent engagement party. And in the Haute-Vienne region, at Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim plan to build a large pool house using timber sourced from trees on their estate. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In Brittany, at their crumbling five-storey water mill, Donna and Paul are eager to complete the building's first habitable room. They do, however, need to install a kitchen, lay a floor and build a table before they can even think about moving in. Meanwhile, brothers Will and Rich need to choose which one of the four beautiful chateaux they've visited will be their dream home. And in Normandy, at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley are working on their latest guest suite, but they've discovered water-damaged and rotten beams - could their entire project be jeopardised?

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the rolling hills of the Dordogne, at the beautiful Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and Krys are desperate to finish the renovation of their abandoned orangery. With painting to complete, a 40kg chandelier to hang and just the eight cupboard doors to build, they're really up against it. Meanwhile, brothers Richard and Will are travelling across France in search of a magnificent chateau that can accommodate both of their families. And in the stunning Haute-Garonne, at Château de Seguenville, Mark and Becky want to add a much-needed boot room to their family home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the stunning Landes region, at Château Larribau, Paul and Julia are in the throes of a major hallway renovation. They have a delicate crystal chandelier to hang, walls and ceilings to decorate, and valuable antique furniture to restore before it's complete. Meanwhile, at Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and Krys are eager to revamp their abandoned orangery. Tim wants to transform the neglected space into a stunning events venue, but the weather is causing flooding issues. And in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the Hutson family need to chop down a huge ash tree that's precariously close to their ancient greenhouse. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de la Grillère, in Haute-Vienne, Sharon and Tim are excited about the arrival of their new swimming pool. But it's raining, and the pool is currently stuck more than 100 metres away from its final position - and it's filling up with water fast. Over at the stunning Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon race against time to complete a guest bedroom renovation before their friends come to stay. Meanwhile, at the fairytale Château de Cadrès, Paul and Debbie struggle to fit a square ensuite bathroom into a round turret room.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie want to transform an old hallway into a peaceful lounge area to honour the botanist who once lived there. At Château de Pican, Jane and Rory are getting used to their new surroundings, but they need to remove a large tree that's dangerously close to overhead cables. Meanwhile, in the Haute-Vienne region, at Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim eagerly prepare to install a 10-metre swimming pool by chopping down a very large tree and digging one colossal hole. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. After months of preparation, it's finally wedding day at Château de la Boutinière. But Alison and Zion still have to paint the front gates, organise the reception and decorate the back of the chateau before welcoming their first-ever bride and groom. Meanwhile, at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are creating and building a brand-new downstairs bathroom from scratch. And in Brittany, Donna and Paul are eager to move into the attached gîte of their dilapidated water mill, but first they need to install proper ceilings and finish pointing the walls.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the majestic Château de la Fare, Janet and Phillip are on the final push in their tower suite kitchen. There's still lots to do, including the repair of the rotten French doors. Meanwhile, eight guests are due at the stunning Château Lagorce, as Anna and Edward launch their 'French Experience Weekends'. But the weather looking dicey, with storm clouds on the horizon. And over at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion are days away from their first-ever wedding, but they still have 50 shutters to renovate, the front doors to paint, and a wedding table to construct.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, Tim and Krys are busy working on their swimming pool and terrace. With landscaping to complete, sandstone tiles to lay down and safety rails to put in place before anyone can enjoy a dip, will it all go swimmingly? Meanwhile in Normandy, at the stunning Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley are removing floorboards so that they can install a new fireplace. And in the beautiful Occitanie region, Janet and Phillip are tackling a major project to add a kitchen in their tower suite, but Janet is concerned that Phillip has got the layout all wrong. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the medieval Château Mareuil, Belinda and Lee are frantically preparing for their first wedding of the year. But Lee has broken his foot and the bride and groom are expected in just a few days' time! Meanwhile, near the market town of Le Bugue, Tim and Krys are starting major renovations on their swimming pool and terrace, and they're desperate to complete the project before this season's guests arrive. And up in Brittany, Donna and Paul try to install their dilapidated water mill's largest-ever window. Will Paul get the crucial measurements right? 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château de Lalande, Stephanie's adding a touch of glamour to one of the busiest areas of her home. With walls to paint and furniture to upcycle, she's got her hands full! At Château Mareuil, the wedding season is upon Belinda and Lee, but with a leaking roof and sheep ready to wander into their impending celebrations, there's still a lot to do. And new chateau owners Jane and Rory move in to Château de Pican. But the previous owners have left everything behind, so they need to figure out what's trash and what's treasure. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole celebrate their son's first birthday with family and friends, but have they left it too late to complete their new dining room in time for the party? In the Occitanie region, at the stunning Château du Puits es Pratx, tensions flare as Tim and Sasha try to transform their tired, dull front steps into an eye-catching feature for wedding ceremonies. And Trish is busy renovating a guest bedroom, drawing inspiration from her breathtaking surroundings near the Pyrenees. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cadrès in Lot et Garonne, Paul and Debbie are trying to complete their tower stairwell before the first guests of the season arrive. They need to hang a chandelier, apply feature wallpaper and install tiles, but have they left it too late? In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are working around the clock to complete their dining room in time for their son's first birthday party. And at Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie are determined to find a way to preserve a part of their chateau's history: a 50-year-old wine barrel.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château de Cézérac in southern France, on the banks of the Lot River, Jon and Carmen transform a disused, smoke-damaged kitchen into their dream medieval dining room. Meanwhile, in the Lot et Garonne at Paul and Debbie's fairytale chateau, they're tackling their biggest ever renovation project, totally transforming their old, tired and drab tower staircase. And at the stunning Château de La Boutinière, Alison and Zion are busy updating the exterior of their home. But with their first ever wedding booked for a few weeks' time, they need to crack on with it. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the picturesque Château de Joli Bois, things are frantic for Ben and Vanessa as the boiler that they've been waiting for for six months arrives right in the middle of plastering eight handmade frescoes onto their ballroom ceiling. Chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim decide which of the four stunning chateaux they've visited will be their forever home. And in the Dordogne, at the stunning Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim and his son Owen are busy settling in their latest residents... chickens! 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the beautiful Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie race against time to complete the major renovations of the hallway and stairs before their annual romantic couples' weekend. In the Dordogne, at Château des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole are hoping to create a little bit of magic as they construct a Narnia-inspired secret door. Meanwhile, chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim begin their fairytale quest to find the perfect chateau to call their forever family home. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie set themselves the mammoth task of transforming their drab stairwell and entrance hallway. But the pressure's on as their chateau is fully booked in 15 days' time. It's a big day in Brittany at Donna and Paul's derelict water mill, as not only are they hoping to have two huge silos removed, they're also hoping to install the building's first-ever boiler. And it's all hands on deck at Château Trois Cloches, as Chris and Jolyon navigate uncharted waters to complete their nautical-themed dining room. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. In the Dordogne, at the beautiful Château Domaine de le Barde, the heat is on as Tim and Krys rush to finish building a brand-new deluxe BBQ before paying guests arrive. At the charming Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon have found a time-saving method to strip paint in their dining room, but that's just one job on their very long to-do list. And at the picturesque Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip start work on their most ambitious project to date; a two-bedroom tower suite. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At the stunning Château du Puits Es Pratx, wedding season is just around the corner; with electricians and carpenters on site, Sasha's bespoke glass work to finish and Tim's deluxe barrel project to complete, have these chateau owners left it all a bit too late? In the glorious foothills of the Pyrenees, DIY novice Trish wants to overhaul a spare bedroom before welcoming this year's guests. And in the Dordogne, at Château Domaine De Le Barde, chef Tim is busy crafting a unique custom-made BBQ. He's hoping it'll become the talk of France's culinary community.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. At Château du Puits Es Pratx, Tim and Sasha have begun their latest creative renovation; this time they're turning a wine barrel into a bespoke wine store, but it's not quite as simple as they'd first imagined. In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, new chateau family The Hutsons have a diamond wedding they need to be ready for; the only problem is that they need to complete a bespoke L-shaped hallway renovation. Meanwhile, in the Charente-Maritime, Bart and Sarah have a huge damp problem they need to get to the bottom of, but hundreds of tonnes of concrete are standing in their way.

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. It's all hands to the pump at Château de Lalacelle, as Terry and Ashley desperately try to complete their first ever guest suite. The pressure is on to finally finish these rooms as their first guest is en route. Meanwhile, new chateau owners Tim and Sharon have an unpleasant encounter while renovating a tower bathroom suite. And at Château de la Boutinère, Alison and Zion have their first ever wedding booked in. But with collapsing stairs, gardens to design, graffiti to remove and more than 60 shutters to paint, this building is anything but wedding-ready. 

The new series continues. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, British families discover what it takes to buy and renovate beautiful chateaux in France. Local dignitaries are scheduled to unveil the art studio in the fairytale turret at Château de Bourneau, so owners Erin and JB are desperately trying to complete the renovations in time. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Nick, Nicole and baby Noah have outgrown their basement gîte, so work is beginning in earnest on the renovations of the main body of their chateau. Up in Normandy, Donna and Paul are desperately trying to install the first of their 40 bespoke windows in their abandoned water mill. But has Paul got his measurements right? 

The programme that follows British families buying and renovating chateaux in France returns for a new series. From crumbling ceilings to time-worn turrets, what does it take to transform these beautiful buildings? Donna and Paul have sold up at Château de Saugé and they're embarking on a huge new restoration project. They've bought a dilapidated five-storey Normandy water mill that needs a total overhaul, but is it more than they can handle? Meanwhile, at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are creating their dream bathroom. Access for their bespoke £12,000 bathtub is via a precarious ladder, a task made even more challenging by Jon's fear of heights. And at the picturesque Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are beginning work on transforming their turret room into Erin's dream art studio. 

Trish makes a rotten discovery under her pool decking. Sarah and George open their doors to the village as they celebrate their chateau's centenary.

Bad weather threatens a wedding in the Languedoc region of France, forcing Tim and Sasha to find a back-up plan to salvage a couple's big day. At Château Domaine de La Barde, Tim and Krys race to get their cookery school ready in time for visitors, while at Château de Lassalle, tension brews for Christina and Sassan as they compromise over their new poolside kitchenette.

At the magnificent Chateau du Puits Es Pratx, Tim and Sasha put their creativity to the test as they attempt to overhaul an outdated guest room with some upcycling ingenuity. Christina and Sassan find leaks in their irrigation system, while their ambitious poolside project pushes them to the limit. Meanwhile, in the Dordogne, Tim and Krys race to finish three new bedrooms before their first ever guests arrive.

Jon and Carmen battle the imposing vines that threaten their tower's infrastructure and temperatures rise for Tim and Krys as they build their cookery school from scratch. Christina and Sassan bite off more than they can chew with a poolside kitchenette.

Tim and Krys transform an old restaurant building into a cookery school in the Dordogne and Jon and Carmen make a discovery under the floors of Chateau de Cezerac. Chris and Jolyon celebrate their one-year anniversary at Chateau Trois Cloche with a treasure hunt and pride party.

At Château de Cézérac, sparks fly as Jon and Carmen try to get the power back on. Has Julia bitten off more than she can chew with a Mad Hatter's party?

Belinda and Lee take on a force of nature felling trees for their terrace. Stephanie gets her hands dirty sourcing fresh ingredients for a dinner party.

Donna and Paul convert a cow shed into a sophisticated business suite. Alison and Zion are stung when they discover a nest of bees in their bridal suite.

Becky and Mark race to get their gîte ready before guests arrive. Temperatures rise for Sarah and George as they host a wedding during a heatwave.

Alison and Zion have digger troubles as they unearth huge rocks in the wedding garden. The heat's on for Sasha as she attempts to paint a poolside mural.

Tim and Sasha create a new water feature. Alison and Zion add a Moroccan twist to their bridal suite. Becky and Mark tackle a staircase at their gîte.

At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon fix an antique chandelier and add the final touches to their grand salon. And it's decision time for château shoppers Jane and Rory...

At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon race to finish their luxury bedroom and bathroom. Can Donna and Paul put their décor differences aside to finish the Highlander Suite?

Love is in the air at Château de Saugé, as Donna and Paul impress their guests with a romantic event. Chateau shoppers Jane and Rory's hunt for their dream home starts to crumble.

Donna and Paul fly the flag for Scotland as they create a highlander-themed suite. At Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie give their exterior facade a major facelift.

At Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward wrestle an enormous tree before it brings the terrace wall down. At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon turn a pit into a beautiful pond.

Terry and Ashley are up against a brick wall to revive their garden. Erin and JB welcome a different type of guest... at their biodiverse insect hotel.

Terry and Ashley uncover a nasty surprise behind their derelict chateau's wood panelling. Belinda and Lee host a coronation-themed murder mystery.

Terry and Ashley uncover a nasty surprise behind their derelict chateau's wood panelling. Belinda and Lee host a coronation-themed murder mystery.

Trish learns that building a curved bridge is not as straightforward as she thought. Will picky chateau shoppers Andrea and David find their dream home?

Tim and Sasha convert a 180-year-old wine barrel into a dining space. Andrea and David view a property that one of the three musketeers lived in.

Belinda and Lee pull out all the stops for a three-course charity dinner. Erin and JB race to complete a towering renovation in their fairy-tale turret.

Erin and JB battle to weatherproof their turret. Ben and Billie renovate the gatehouse. Nick and Nicole race to complete renovations before baby arrives.

Erin and JB tackle the tall order of turret renovation. Ben and Billie host a couples' weekend. Nick and Nicole take on their chateau's entire facade.

Tim and Rebecca host their first-ever floral retreat. Nick and Nicole race against time to create a liveable space before their baby arrives.

At Chateau des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole battle freezing temperatures to transform a wing. And at Château la Grande Maison, Ben and Billie embark on creating a luxurious suite.

Ben and Billie embark on an ambitious project to turn their boatshed into an outdoor glamping kitchen. It's no mean feat, with concrete running low and plumbing to work out.

At Château Larribau, Paul and Julia enjoy their first week as chateau owners, and are keen to make the huge house feel like a home by renovating one room as a bolthole. At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB are alarmed to discover that their dormer windows are falling apart, leading to water damage. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

At Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip start their biggest challenge yet - the creation of their largest guest suite, part of which will be in the medieval tower Over at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion press to complete their first ever gite, and with a booking on the cards, the pressure is on to get it done in time.

Tim and Sasha battle soaring temperatures to host a wedding, but getting things ready and keeping them looking their best is a huge challenge. Alison and Zion hit a few obstacles in their plan to renovate an outbuilding into their first holiday gite.

Sasha gets creative making an elaborate bridal pathway at Château du Puits es Pratx, but Tim cannot resist playing a practical joke on her. Things get emotional for Christina as she and Sassan make progress on their pool and terrace projects at Chateau de Lassalle.

In the Languedoc region, at Château du Puits es Pratx, Tim tries to make a complicated bamboo water feature for the garden, but Sasha struggles to see his artistic vision.

In the Dordogne, Nick gets demolition-happy in a bid to finish opening up the entrance hall of their derelict château, but Nicole is worried he'll come down with the ceiling. It's a big day for Becky and Mark as the new floor in the gîte is laid. Mark has to manage thousands of gallons of fast-flowing concrete. Wendy has grand plans to build an elegant wedding garden for couples to wed in, but Marcus has to figure out the measurements of the second-hand pergola she's bought, which has lain in rusty pieces for the last three years.

Down at Château de Seguenville, Becky and Mark embark on their own huge gîte project. The floor has to be dug out, but the digger can't even fit through the entrance. In the Loire Valley, Guy struggles to build a flatpack spiral staircase, while May spots some safety issues that have to be addressed before her yoga retreat can commence.

Matt and Helen brace themselves to host their first wedding at Château la Briance. Tensions rise for Belinda and Lee as they try to install the kitchen in the two-bed gîte.

Lee installs beams for the upper floor in the new two-bed gîte at Château Mareuil, while Ben and Vanessa rush to finish their new gin bar, housed in an old garage.

At Château Lagorce, Edward must learn to roof tile for a poolside project. Ben and Vanessa start transforming an old laundry into a cinema and games room.

At ChâteauMas du Pradie, after three years of hard work Julia is on tenterhooks hosting her first ever wedding, but the unseasonal hot weather adds high pressure to her workload. At ChâteauDe Gere, Trish races to complete a back-breaking patio project in a bid to host a campfire party where she introduces a culinary American delicacy to her French neighbours.

At Châteaude Gere near the border with Spain, Trish tries to combat invading sheep by building a fence, but is more than happy to take a delivery of their fertilising manure for her no-dig garden. Near Cognac, at Châteaude Brives, wedding season has begun for Sarah and George. While Sarah shows off her new floristry skills George has the important role of MC.

Trish calls on the help of her friends as she tries to bring light into the interior of her dark mediaeval property. For Bart and Sarah, it is decision time as they visit a château.

Jayne and Steve are pulled from pillar to post as they host a residential landscape painting course, while Emma goes all out to faithfully restore the wartime décor in Normandy.

At Châteaude Montvason, Emma and Paul uncover layers of Second World War history as they take on a very particular type of restoration, but they disagree about imperfect plastering.

At Château de Lalande, Stephanie and Gerry go all out in the final stages of the Marquis Salon restoration. Near Bordeaux, Anna and Edward restore their wedding catering kitchen.

In the Limousin region of France, Debbie and Nigel start to create a massive gravel garden but Nigel is concerned about the spiralling costs of Debbie's planting scheme.

Alison and Zion bicker while dismantling and rebuilding an old polytunnel, while Tim and Sasha create a luxurious bridal suite by connecting two rooms via a built-in wardrobe.

Christina and Sassan finally get the keys to Chateau de Lasalle - only to find a toilet in a rather strange place. Tim struggles to move a 100-year-old olive tree.

Phillip gets creative upcycling 1950s style furniture, while at Château de la Fare, Janet and Phillip put all their energy into finishing their large Empire Suite.

At Château du Doux in the Dordogne region, bad weather threatens to derail Abbie, Clive and Karen's first wedding of the year. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie near the end of the renovation of their two guest apartments. Ben has his work cut out to put up a chandelier with no lighting fixture, while Billie attempts to paint new life into old furniture.

In the Dordogne region, Abbie, Clive, Karen and Ross undertake a complicated project, by converting a car park into a new terrace and dining area. Elsewhere, in the Loire Valley, Ben and Billie continue their renovation of two holiday apartments and while Billie upcycles more furniture, Ben uses his specialist knowledge of creating music studios to construct a soundproof connecting door.

Billie focuses on a furniture renovation, while Ben wallpapers for the first time. Julia converts her former artist's studio into living accommodation at her woodland chateau.

A power failure threatens preparations for Zion's 60th birthday party at Château de la Boutinière. Ben and Billie have bathroom trouble in their Loire Valley holiday accommodation.

At Chateau de la Fare, Janet and Philip decide to overhaul their entrance gates in favour of something grander.

With a first booking on the cards, Ben and Billie must finish renovating their ballroom, but a delay in the delivery of five two-metre-tall mirrors may scupper their chances.

Amy and Marc have a mountain to climb in the garden ahead of the picnic and also need to make their dining room into a showpiece for the event. When the bridge connecting them to the mainland starts to crumble, Philip and Angelina are forced to take action. Belinda and Lee start an adventurous project turning an outbuilding into a two-bedroom gîte. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh. 

Amy and Marc receive an award for their renovations and host a picnic in their garden for 60 of the organisation's members. However, the garden is criss-crossed by open trenches for all their ongoing plumbing and electrical work. Becky and Mark are under pressure to complete their final guest room, but they still find time to introduce their daughters to two new kittens. In north-west France, Philip and Angelina are flat-out preparing for the event season. The moat must be navigated to smarten up the château'senormous shutters and Angelina makes over a kilometre of bunting. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

At Chateaude Rosieres, Amy and Marc learn new skills to make their own wine. Edward plans to build a hi-tech chicken coop only for his feathered friends to give him the runaround.

Becky and Mark begin another guest room in preparation for their family visit, but face issues with a cracked wall. Edward creates a private terrace as a surprise for Anna.

At ChâteauLagorce, Edward rebuilds some rotten shutters that feature prominently in wedding photographs. May and Guy lock horns over the future of their now rotten chicken coop.

In Picardie in northern France, Ithaca and Alex start to prepare for their annual fundraising brocante and flower fair. However, despite meticulous planning, the rain threatens boggy ground and a total washout. Tim and Margeeth try to turn an old stable into a cheese and wine-tasting venue and must learn some new skills along the way. New owners Alison and Zion make a start on repairs to their long-abandoned 19th-century château, but even with an 18-metre cherry picker, some jobs prove too tricky. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

At Château des Lys, Tim and Margreeth continue with their woodland mindfulness project as they plan to add a yoga area under an ancient linden tree. However, rain threatens Tim's grand plan to build a log sweat lodge. In the Dordogne region of France, Abbie, Clive and Karen juggle DIY and the raspberry harvest to get ready for wedding season. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

In Northern France, Tim and Margreeth decide to create a well-being and mindfulness experience in their vast woodland, starting with a sensory `barefoot path". The job turns out to be less than zen. Matt and Helen take on the restoration of a horse-drawn carriage and Helen faces the challenge of upholstery. At Château de la Fare, Janet is back from the UK and keen to help Philip finish their third guest suite. However, something as simple as the paint colour causes concern. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh.

Tim and Krys must complete their formal garden at Domaine de la Barde in time for a party, and tensions are high when they try to install the grand central fountain.

Tim and Rebecca are coming to the end of their two-year gîte project, while Tim and Krys press on with their formal garden and tennis court restoration.

Vivienne and Simon at Château de la Croix Boisée attempt their grandest bedroom yet, hand-painting panels, adding bold architectural details and rewiring lights. In the Dordogne, Nick and Nicole take a huge risk building a concrete arch, and at Château de Pican, near the Pyrenees, Jane and Rory race to finish a luxury pool.

Jane and Rory dive into a new project and Anna and Maxime tame a wild, overgrown courtyard. Louisa and Rodger face the challenge of finishing a new suite before a wedding party arrives - knowing if they fail, they'll have a very unhappy bride on their hands.

At Château de Montespieu, Louisa and Roger continue work on their Gingko Suite, but a shocking bathroom discovery could change everything. Debbie and Dave's craft room is derailed, while Donna and Paul are pushed to their limits after struggling to haul a standalone roll-top bath up three floors.

At Château de Montespieu, Louisa and Roger want to create a stunning new suite before a wedding, but a secret tower room and a locked safe could spell trouble. At Château de la Ruche, Tim and Rebecca want to transform a tired, neglected outbuilding into a potting shed in preparation for Rebecca's first ever flower retreat.

At Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion have just weeks left to complete a three-year wedding garden makeover before the first bridal party arrive. Tim and Krys get stuck with eight tons of quick-drying concrete. Tim and Sasha upgrade their chicken coop.

Erin and JB go underground to tackle a major electrical fault at Château de Bourneau, while at Château Domaine de la Barde, Tim wants to build a vast new terrace, which means rebuilding a centuries-old wall and clearing a bamboo forest. in the Dordogne, Jon and Carmen's 300-year-old kitchen floor needs lifting and is only coming up in pieces.

In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Christina and Sassan want to create a deluxe apartment, but they're starting with a tired-looking guest room. They're gambling on bold wallpaper, bespoke woodwork and an upcycled door to create the mega transformation. In the Dordogne, dirty laundry is piling up at Château Domaine de la Barde while Tim and Krys complete vital plumbing and cabinetry for their colossal launderette. Near Cognac, it's finally wedding day at Bart and Sarah's, but thunderstorms are looming.

After a major flood at Château de Lalande, Stephanie needs to complete a full kitchen refurb before a house full of guests descend for her 50th birthday extravaganza. Near Cognac, Bart and Sarah rush to complete a bathroom for their best friends' wedding. Near the Pyrenees, sustainability champion Trish rescues battery hens and plans to build them a château of their own, complete with roosting rooms.

Half-built walls and a ticking clock haunt Sophie and Ray at Château des Fouilloux. A massive water leak forces Stephanie into a full kitchen rebuild at Château de Lalande. And in Occitania, happily ever after seems a long way off for Janet and Philip.

In the Charente, Sophie and Ray struggle to bring the modern to the ancient. At Château Domaine de la Barde, a laundry room renovation has Krys and Tim in a spin. And at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen encounter problems with their potager.

In the Charente, Sophie and Ray begin transforming a tower room into a bridal suite. But the space currently looks like a 1970s sauna and there are bird droppings in the ceiling. In Brittany, Donna and Paul face a balcony crisis and are forced to winch oversized flooring up the outside of their home.

Donna and Paul need a winch to complete their huge balcony installation in Brittany. Jane and Rory have a smashing time in their gîte kitchen at Château de Pican, and near Cognac, Sarah and George use their antiques expertise for another wedding.

Jane and Rory's handmade kitchen island won't fit through the gîte door at Château de Pican. Bart and Sarah rush to prepare their Cognac barn for their best friend's wedding, and at Château de la Vergne, Lionel and Claire work on the gilded ceiling for their dining room and bespoke fromage cupboard.

Donna and Paul plan to install a rear balcony at their chateau in Brittany, but it's a demanding job that requires Paul to handle heavy steel girders and cut through decades-old reinforced concrete. Renovations are also under way at Châteaux de la Vergne and de la Grillère, while a wedding party are trapped by dangerous trees near Cognac.

Nick and Nicole are desperate to transform the front of their Dordogne home from a chaotic building site into an architectural showpiece. Tim and Krys prepare for their first dog show at Château Domaine de la Barde, juggling DIY projects that promise to get tongues and tails wagging.

At Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie dream of transforming their tired orangerie into a serene health spa, while Chris and Jolyon tackle the final two of their eight bedrooms, taking on intricate wallpaper, a handmade bunk bed and a secret bookcase door.

Jon and Carmen prepare a bespoke wedding aisle for their big day and, with a baby on the way, Anna and Maxime begin renovating their new family château.

In Brittany, Donna and Paul return to the basement of their five-storey home, and the race is on to install the final windows and seal the rear façade before the elements take over. At Château de la Grillère, Tim and Sharon are desperate to open their doors to guests, but with a first-floor suite unfinished, a window seat to build and wasps in the chimney, everything is against them.

Alicia and Carlton are getting Château D'Aran wedding-ready, but with the ceremony approaching fast and a bathroom still to revamp, the pressure's mounting. Eleanor and Ben continue their dream château hunt near the Pyrenees, while Kathryn and Steve try to squeeze a modern bathroom into a former coal store.

Donna and Paul race to waterproof their basement of their once-derelict five-floor home as river levels rise in Brittany. Eleanor and Ben explore different châteaux near the Pyrenees that they hope will lead them to a forever family home. Vivienne and Simon plan a lavish costume party themed around their new Empire Suite.

Vivienne and Simon attempt to transform a peeling, lifeless room into their deluxe Empire Suite, with beds to upcycle, giant mirrors to install and the entire space to re-invent.

Jon and Carmen start work on their deluxe vineyard pergola, but Jon's measurements go awry. Sarah and George scramble to transform a neglected pigeon house covered in droppings into a wedding focal point.

Ben and Billie battle brambles to create a riverside retreat. Louisa and Roger race to finish a new suite at Château de Montespieu with a few last-minute design changes. At Château Méaume near Bordeaux, Mark and Sandra scramble to ready their gîte for its very first guests - but with lighting unfinished and upcycling projects still under way, there's still plenty to do.

At Château de Montespieu, Louisa and Roger face their first wedding booking, but they need extra accommodation. Debbie and Dave transform their dusty disused barn into a craft retreat at Château Chomet, while at Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion battle mismatched windows, curtains and an upcycled bed as they race to finish their top-floor apartment.

At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley are expecting more than 1,000 visitors, but their front garden still looks like a building site. At Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion attempt to create a top-floor apartment, but a floating ceiling and a dismantled fireplace threaten to derail their plans, while Kathryn and Steve race to finish a vast kitchen makeover in Château d'Azerat home before their son arrives.

In Brittany, Donna and Paul race to finish their utility room, while in Normandy at Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley turn their attention to the front gardens, with ambitious water features planned and kilometres of pipework to lay. Meanwhile in the Dordogne, moving day brings a startling discovery for Helen and Malcolm: a cellar packed with 20,000 bottles.

In the Occitanie region, Janet and Philip set out to give their tired dining room a regal makeover, battling rotten skirting and a bespoke ceiling, but can they really create a space fit for royalty? In Brittany, Donna and Paul push on with their five-floor derelict home, working on precision tiling and custom skirting for their utility room. But have they taken on more than they can handle? And at Château de Lalande, Stephanie hunts for the perfect spot to build a chicken palace, hopefully without ruffling too many feathers.

In Brittany, Donna and Paul tackle the utility room of their five-floor crumbling home, but with Paul balancing on exposed beams above deep water, it's DIY with danger. In the rolling hills of central France at Château Chomet, Debbie and Dave chase their dream of launching a craft business, starting with a full barn overhaul that strips out everything from a kitchen sink to a towering iron staircase. And in the Dordogne at Château Domaine De La Barde, seasoned renovators Tim and Krys set out to revive a lifeless reception room by restoring centuries-old ceiling beams.

DIY novices Lionel and Claire tackle a luxury en-suite. Alison and Zion deal with gaping ceilings as they rebuild a top-floor apartment. Tim and Sasha prepare for not one but two huge weddings.

Tim and Sasha race to transform their courtyard in time for impending back-to-back weddings. A crumbling roof threatens Anna and Edward's deluxe wine weekend, while Roger and Louisa desperately need a new en-suite.

Erin and JB race to light up their red salon before a drinks party. Anna and Edward rebuild a sweeping stairway, and Christina and Sassan transform their grand front gates.

In the Loire Valley at Château La Grande Maison, Ben and Billie's unfinished apartment gets their hearts racing as try to complete it for a decadent Valentine's Day event. At the Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon are tackling a full façade transformation. Near Bordeaux at Château Méaume, Mark and Sandra juggle a full gîte renovation with managing a vineyard and tractor lessons.

At Château de Lalacelle in Normandy, Terry and Ashley race to finish their opulent 401 suite, but there's still a daunting amount left to do with guests due imminently. Ben and Billie embark on a dramatic two-bedroom apartment makeover for a Valentine's Day event at Château La Grande Maison. In the Dordogne, Nick and Nicole battle to transform the façade of their dilapidated chateau into an architectural statement.

On the banks of the Lot river at Château de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen are giving their tired courtyard a full facelift. At Château de Lalacelle, everything hangs in the balance as Terry and Ashley race to complete their 401 suite restoration, but there are vast curtains and a brand-new front door still to install. Also, at Château de Pican, Jane and Rory must fully renovate their dilapidated gîte before summer.

At Château de Pican, Jane and Rory struggle to fit straight skirting boards on centuries-old wonky bathroom floors during their huge gîte renovation. Near Cognac, Bart and Sarah race to turn their home into a fairytale wedding venue for their best friends' nuptials, and they're starting with a nightmare bathroom. In the Charente, new owners Sophie and Ray are determined to transform a boring bedroom into a beautiful boudoir.

Kathryn and Steve battle to revive their 14th-century kitchen without losing the building's sense of history, while Sarah and George face their first wedding of the season.

Kathryn and Steve battle to revive their collapsing 14th-century kitchen at Château d'Azerat. At Château de Seguenville, Becky and Mark push hard to complete grandad George's gîte in time for his 80th birthday.

Tim and Krys build a wine cave at Château Domaine De La Barde. Alicia and Carlton prepare for their first wedding at Chateau D'Aran, while Tim and Sasha create a bold, colourful courtyard at Chateau du Puits es Pratx.

In Normandy, Terry and Ashley race to finish the 401 Suite and re-hang a 200-crystal chandelier. At Château Mareuil, Belinda and Lee tackle mould in a tower. In the Loire Valley, Vivienne and Simon rush to finish a bathroom mural before Mum arrives.

Donna and Paul race to finish a risky new floor, six metres up, in Brittany, while Terry and Ashley gamble on their most lavish suite yet at Château de Lalacelle. At Château de la Grillère, Sharon and Tim race against time to complete their tower suite.

At Château de la Boutinière, Alison and Zion race to restore a chapel that's lain untouched for 30 years in time for a couple's 60th anniversary celebrations. At Château de Montespieu, newbies Louisa and Roger take on a bold revival of their towering six-turreted home.

The Huston family are determined to restore a beautiful ornate fountain that hasn't worked in years. And Chris and Jolyon have just the 60 shutters to renovate.

Anna and Edward hold their 400th wedding. Tim and Sasha are bamboozled as they try to create a bespoke bench. Terry and Ashley continue to transform their guest suite.

Tim and Sasha create a special garden for happy couples to enjoy on their wedding day. And it's moving-in day for new chateau owners Debbie and Dave, but there's a problem...

Preparations are underway for Stephanie and Philip's magnificent engagement party. Sharon and Tim plan to build a large pool house. Can Jon and Carmen save a smoke-damaged room?

Donna and Paul are eager to complete the first habitable room in their water mill. And Terry and Ashley's entire chateau renovation is at risk when they discover water damage and rotten beams.

Tim and Krys desperately try to finish their abandoned orangery. Brothers Richard and Will are on the hunt for a magnificent chateau. Mark and Becky want to add a much-needed boot room to their home.

Tim and Krys want to revamp their abandoned orangery, but the weather has other ideas. The Hutsons take on a huge tree that's precariously close to an ancient greenhouse.

Chris and Jolyon rush to complete a guest room renovation before their friends come to stay. And Paul and Debbie are feeling boxed in as they fit a square ensuite into a round turret room.

Jane and Rory are stumped by a large tree that's dangerously close to overhead cables. And Sharon and Tim dig deep as they prepare for the arrival of a 10-metre swimming pool.

It's wedding day for Alison and Zion, but with things still on the to-do list, will it all go without a hitch? Donna and Paul are keen to move into their gîte, but they need proper ceilings first!

Can Janet and Phillip meet the tall order of finishing their tower suite kitchen? Anna and Edward branch out into experience weekends. Alison and Zion's first wedding looms with loads still to do.

The heat is on as Terry and Ashley take out floorboards to fit a fireplace. Will Krys and Tim's final pool renovations go swimmingly? And Janet and Phillip tackle the tower suite.

Tim and Krys make a splash with their pool renovation. Will Paul get crucial measurements right for the new window? Lee's broken his foot just as the first bride and groom of the season are due.

Stephanie adds a touch of glamour to one of the busiest parts of her home. Belinda and Lee have a leaking roof... and a looming wedding. Jane and Rory move into their new chateau.

Tim and Sasha turn their front steps into a stunning feature for the wedding season. Can Nick and Nicole finish their new dining room in time for their son's first birthday party?

Paul and Debbie attempt to complete their tower stairwell before guests arrive. Ben and Billie are determined to preserve part of their chateau's history: a 50-year-old wine barrel.

Jon and Carmen transform a disused, smoke-damaged kitchen into a medieval dining room. Alison and Zion crack on with their chateau's exterior, but can they get it wedding-ready?

Ben and Vanessa take plastering to new heights with their handmade ceiling frescos. And it's decision time for Lucy and Tim... which chateau will become their forever home?

Nick and Nicole hope to create a little bit of magic with a Narnia-inspired secret doorway. Chateau shoppers Lucy and Tim begin their fairytale quest to find the perfect chateau.

Ben and Billie take on the tall order of transforming their hallway and stairs. Chris and Jolyon navigate uncharted waters to complete their nautical-themed dining room.

The heat's on for Tim and Krys, who must finish their deluxe BBQ before guests arrive. Chris and Jolyon tackle their towering to-do list. Janet and Philip begin their most ambitious project to date.

In the glorious foothills of the Pyrenees, DIY novice Trish overhauls a guest bedroom. At Château Domaine De Le Barde in the Dordogne, chef Tim is busy crafting a unique, handmade barbeque.

Tim and Sasha create a bespoke wine store at Château du Puits Es Pratx. New chateau family the Hutsons get to work on their hallway. In Charente, Bart and Sarah tackle their damp problem.

At Château de Lalacelle, Terry and Ashley desperately try to complete their guest suite. New chateau owners Tim and Sharon have an unpleasant encounter in their tower bathroom suite.

At Château de Bourneau, Erin and JB desperately rush to complete their turret art room renovations before local dignitaries arrive. In the Dordogne, Nick and Nicole begin major work on their chateau.

Having sold up at Château de Saugé, Donna and Paul start a new adventure and get to work on a dilapidated water mill in Normandy. And at Chateau de Cézérac, Jon and Carmen create their dream bathroom.

Trish makes a rotten discovery under her pool decking. Sarah and George open their doors to the village as they celebrate their chateau's centenary.

In Languedoc, bad weather threatens a wedding. Tim and Krys race to complete their cookery school. Christina and Sassan disagree over their kitchenette.

Tim and Sasha overhaul an outdated bedroom. Christina and Sassan's kitchenette pushes them to the limit. Tim and Krys race to finish three bedrooms.

In the Lot Valley, Jon and Carmen play tug of war with vines threatening their tower. Christina and Sassan call for help with their poolside kitchenette.

In the Dordogne, Tim and Krys transform an outbuilding into a cookery school. Chris and Jolyon host a pride party to celebrate their chateau's birthday.

At Château de Cézérac, sparks fly as Jon and Carmen try to get the power back on. Has Julia bitten off more than she can chew with a Mad Hatter's party?

Belinda and Lee take on a force of nature as they attempt to fell trees for their private terrace. Stephanie gets her hands dirty sourcing fresh ingredients for her dinner party.

Donna and Paul convert a cow shed into a sophisticated business suite. Alison and Zion are stung with problems when they discover a nest of bees in their bridal suite.

Becky and Mark race to get their new gîte ready before 50 guests arrive for an open day. Temperatures rise for Sarah and George as they host a wedding during a heatwave.

Alison and Zion have digger troubles as they unearth giant rocks in their wedding garden. The heat is on for Sasha as she attempts to paint her pool cover before it dries out.

Tim and Sasha set out to create a new water feature. Alison and Zion add a Moroccan twist to their bridal suite. Becky and Mark are in a tight squeeze with a spiral staircase at their gîte.

At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon add the final touches to their salon with an antique chandelier. And it's decision time for Jane and Rory...

Chris and Jolyon race to finish their luxury bedroom and bathroom. Can Donna and Paul put their décor differences aside to finish the Highlander Suite?

At Château de Saugé, Donna and Paul impress their guests with a romantic event. Chateau shoppers Jane and Rory's hunt for a dream home starts to crumble.

Donna and Paul create a highlander-themed suite. Ben and Billie give their facade a facelift. And changing a chateau lightbulb can be a tall order.

At Château Lagorce, Anna and Edward wrestle a huge tree before it brings a wall down. At Château Trois Cloches, Chris and Jolyon turn a pit into a pond.

Terry and Ashley are up against a brick wall to revive their garden. Erin and JB welcome a different type of guest... at their biodiverse insect hotel.

Sarah and George transform two enormous barns into a nightclub and a lounge. In the Loire Valley, May and Guy race to renovate an uninviting terrace.

Terry and Ashley uncover a nasty surprise behind their derelict chateau's wood panelling. Belinda and Lee host a coronation-themed murder mystery.

Trish learns that building a curved bridge is not as straightforward as she thought. Will picky chateau shoppers Andrea and David find their dream home?

Tim and Sasha convert a 180-year-old wine barrel into a dining space. Andrea and David view a property that one of the three musketeers lived in.

Belinda and Lee pull out all the stops for a three-course charity dinner. Erin and JB race to complete a towering renovation in their fairy-tale turret.

Erin and JB battle to weatherproof their turret. Ben and Billie renovate the gatehouse. Nick and Nicole race to complete renovations before baby arrives.

Erin and JB tackle the tall order of turret renovation. Ben and Billie host a couples' weekend. Nick and Nicole take on their chateau's entire facade.

Tim and Rebecca host their first-ever floral retreat. Nick and Nicole race against time to create a liveable space before their baby arrives.

At Chateau des Vieilles Vignes, Nick and Nicole battle freezing temperatures to transform a wing. And at Château la Grande Maison, Ben and Billie set out to create a luxurious suite.